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Vision and the Art of Drawing [Paperback]

Howard Hoffman (Author)

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Publication Date: January 1989

The author describes the visual system and its bearing on the art of drawing. Discussing such topics as motion of the eye, illusions & constancy, perception of depth & the phenomenon of imagery, Hoffman elaborates on the complexity of the visual process & leads the read through specific demonstrations of these principles. There are also drawing exercises that help readers to circumvent limitations on what they see, & to learn to draw more creatively.

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Paperback: 151 pages
Publisher: Prentice Hall Trade; 1st Edition edition (January 1989)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0139422854
ISBN-13: 978-0139422850
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.9 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,945,766 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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